How many recalls does the 2002 Chevrolet Cobalt have?

The 2002 Chevrolet Cobalt has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2002 Chevrolet Cobalt has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2002 Chevrolet Cobalt?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is steering.

2002 Chevrolet Cobalt Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2002 Chevrolet Cobalt. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

STEERING

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“2005 chevrolet cobalt 1. Computer displays "power steering" message and very difficult to steer vehicle. 2. No steering. Happens within 2-3 minutes after each ignition. Very dangerous with difficult steering. 3. Not repaired yet. *tr”

STEERING · reported 2009-11-01

“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 22 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle unexpectedly lost power steering ability. The vehicle crashed into a cement barrier and was damaged. The police was not called to the scene. The vehicle was driven to an…”

STEERING · reported 2008-10-03

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Chevrolet Cobalt as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.